Rare manifestations of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a report of two cases.
The increasing practice of ovulation induction has made ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) a frequent clinical problem which can also become life-threatening. Two unusual cases of OHSS are described. The first patient presented with a unilateral pleural effusion. The second patient developed severe OHSS after a low-dose protocol with highly purified follicle stimulating hormone (FSH HP) and in the absence of risk factors.
Arikan
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University of Graz, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Austria.
Giuliani
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Gücer
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Auner
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Urdl
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D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010053:Ovary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography